Health Matters: A Perspective On Vaccine-preventable Diseases August 28, 2023 | BY Dr. Casey Johnston, Pediatrician COMMUNITY HEALTH, HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMNTags: Mendocino County, Pediatrician, Vaccine-preventable Diseases, Vaccines, Vaccines For Children I’m reading a book called, “The Covenant of Water” by Abraham Verghese set in the first half of the 20th century. Reading […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Health Matters: Celebrating Community Health Centers August 15, 2023 | BY Rod Grainger, CEO COMMUNITY HEALTH, HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMNTags: Behavioral Health Services, Community Health Centers, Dental Clinic, FQHCs, Holistic Health Care, Medical Clinic, Mendocino County, Rural Community Health I was talking to a group of friends recently about the joys of aging (translation: we were commiserating about the aches and […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Health Matters: Breastfeeding Isn’t Always Easy, But It’s Worth It August 4, 2023 | BY Amita Graham, CNM, IBCLC HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMNTags: Baby Nutrition, Breastfeeding, Children's Health, Newborns, Nursing, Tips For Mothers As a new mother, feeding your baby, keeping them safe and healthy can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re not getting as much […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Health Matters: Safe Fun in the Sun July 17, 2023 | BY Brooke Simpson, FNP-C HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMNTags: Hydration, Skin Cancer Prevention, Sun Damage, Sun Safety, Sunscreen, Water Safety ... READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Health Matters: Men’s Health June 30, 2023 | BY Thomas Bertolli, MD, MPH HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMNTags: Depression, Exercise, Heart Disease, Mens Health, Mental Health, Preventative Care, Wellbeing Men, It’s Time to Take Control of Your Health June is National Men’s Health Month, a great time to encourage the men […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Health Matters: If You Have Asthma, Watch Out for Allergies May 22, 2023 | BY MCHC Health Centers HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMNTags: allergies, asthma, Lakeview, Mendocino County, Nursing What Is Asthma? Asthma is a reactive airway disease that causes swelling in the windpipe and branches of the lungs (called bronchioles). […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Health Matters: Nursing Is The Best Job In The World May 10, 2023 | BY MCHC Health Centers HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMNTags: Healthcare Jobs, Lakeview, Lakeview Jobs, Medical Care Jobs, Mendocino County, Mendocino County Jobs, Nursing, Nursing Jobs Finding the right job can have a big impact on your life. Being stuck in a job that doesn’t make the most […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Health Matters: Don’t Forget Your Feet April 25, 2023 | BY MCHC Health Centers HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMNTags: Foot Care, Foot Health, Foot Problems, Podiatrist, Toenail Health Have you ever thought, “Wow, I am so glad I have healthy feet.”? Most of us don’t give much thought to our […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Health Matters: Getting Personal is the Best Medicine April 10, 2023 | BY MCHC Health Centers COMMUNITY HEALTH, HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMNTags: Federally Qualified Health Centers, Lake County, Medical Center, Mendocino County, National Doctors’ Day, Personal Medical Care Last week, the world celebrated National Doctors’ Day, an annual holiday to recognize doctors and the incredible work they do to help […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Health Matters: It’s Never Too Early to Get a Colorectal Screening March 28, 2023 | BY MCHC Health Centers COMMUNITY HEALTH, HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMNTags: Cancer Screening, Colon Cancer, Colonoscopies, Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Screening March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness month, a good time to highlight the importance of preventive screenings that decrease your risk of […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE